Mandela, whose influence had spread worldwide, is a household name in China, One of his ardent fans. artist Li Bin, created a giant oil painting, titled Mandela, as a tribute to the veteran statesman on his first deat...Mandela, whose influence had spread worldwide, is a household name in China, One of his ardent fans. artist Li Bin, created a giant oil painting, titled Mandela, as a tribute to the veteran statesman on his first death anniversary late last year.展开更多
This article examines transnational collaboration in the production of Mandela＇s biopics and what it means for Mandela＇s self-image, for South African history, and for the globalization of human experience. The film...This article examines transnational collaboration in the production of Mandela＇s biopics and what it means for Mandela＇s self-image, for South African history, and for the globalization of human experience. The films covered in this discussion include： Mandela （1987）, Sarafina （1992）, Mandela and de Klerk （1997）, Goodbye Bafana （2007）, Endgame （2009）, and Invictus （2010）. The article examines the portrayals of Mandela as a lover, action hero, conciliator, and as a symbol of the anti-apartheid liberation struggle, and then focuses on Invictus, Clint Eastwood＇s adaptation of Carlin＇s book, Playing the Enemy to show the degree to which Mandela is incarnated on screen through Morgan Freeman＇s stunning performance while at the same time underscoring the dangers of Euro-American cultural production of Mandela＇s image. While Carlin＇s book employs reminiscences, flashbacks, and shifting chronology to expose the injustice, oppression and brutality that the Springboks symbolized, the film instead focuses on magnifying Mandela＇s image and charm at the expense of South African history, leading to the misrepresentation of Mandela： the ＂heroic self-transcendence＂ typical of Hollywood＇s shallow treatment of historical material for commercial and cultural expediency.展开更多
I spent six years working in South Africa in the 1990s, during which time I was privileged to witness the personal charisma of the great South African leader, Nelson Mandela, who became that country＇s first black pre...I spent six years working in South Africa in the 1990s, during which time I was privileged to witness the personal charisma of the great South African leader, Nelson Mandela, who became that country＇s first black president in 1994.展开更多
NELSON MANDELA is best remembered for his courage, fortitude and radiant smile. It was a smile that fired its way into millions of hearts, melting resistance and warming a stream of frosty moments.
July was a strenuous month for all South Africans. Their national hero, Nelson Mandela, lay in a hospital bed in Pretoria. the nation＇s capital, fighting for his life as doctors tried to treat him for a recurring lun...July was a strenuous month for all South Africans. Their national hero, Nelson Mandela, lay in a hospital bed in Pretoria. the nation＇s capital, fighting for his life as doctors tried to treat him for a recurring lung infection, As the country＇s peo- ple sent an endless stream of good wishes and prayers to the inspiring statesman, their thoughts turned to July 18 - Mandela＇s 95th birthday.展开更多
This year marks the 100 th anniversary of Nelson Mandela＇s birth.The reason the global media reacted strongly to the news of Mandela＇s death five years ago can be found in his lasting contributions and his immortal ...This year marks the 100 th anniversary of Nelson Mandela＇s birth.The reason the global media reacted strongly to the news of Mandela＇s death five years ago can be found in his lasting contributions and his immortal spirit.Mandela＇s spirit is characterized by the noble ideals of opposing apartheid and achieving democracy,freedom and equality;by his philosophy of reconciliation,marked by magnanimity and forgiveness;by his principled stand for peace and justice in Africa and the world;by his political wisdom in summing up the situation and meeting the challenges of the times,evinced in his quitting office at the peak of his political life;by his thankfulness for help and concern for vulnerable groups;and by his personal charm,as reflected in his magnanimity,sense of humor,sincerity and sense of equality.These six qualities are closely connected and constitute a dialectical unity.South Africa is the birthplace of Mandela and the soil in which the Mandela spirit grew.The fact that South Africa produced a Mandela is closely connected with his historical era and the social environment,as well as the influence of countries around the world and the international support he received.Above all,however,Mandela＇s rise was closely tied to his noble ideals and outstanding character.In a word,the internal and external origins ofthe Mandela spirit complement and illuminate each other.The Mandela spirit is rooted in South Africa,yet it belongs to the whole world and the whole human race.Its radiant reason,dynamism and strong personal influence will continue to illuminate our world with an eternal charisma.The world of today needs the Mandela spirit more than ever.展开更多
Why did the apartheid’s endgame favor the African National Congress (ANC) over other contenders? This article advances a path dependence argument, hypothesizing Mandela’s 1962 trip across Africa as a “critical junc...Why did the apartheid’s endgame favor the African National Congress (ANC) over other contenders? This article advances a path dependence argument, hypothesizing Mandela’s 1962 trip across Africa as a “critical juncture” whose arc of counter-intuitive developments narrowed the ruling National Party’s bargaining options down to its worst enemy—Mandela’s ANC.展开更多
Late South African leader Nelson Mandela once said, "When people are determined, they can overcome anything." In China, there is a similar saying indicating people’s power in dealing with difficulties, &quo...Late South African leader Nelson Mandela once said, "When people are determined, they can overcome anything." In China, there is a similar saying indicating people’s power in dealing with difficulties, "When people are of one mind and heart, they can move Taishan Mountain." These sayings are especially true when it comes to the current worldwide endeavors of fighting COVID-19.展开更多
文摘Mandela, whose influence had spread worldwide, is a household name in China, One of his ardent fans. artist Li Bin, created a giant oil painting, titled Mandela, as a tribute to the veteran statesman on his first death anniversary late last year.
文摘This article examines transnational collaboration in the production of Mandela＇s biopics and what it means for Mandela＇s self-image, for South African history, and for the globalization of human experience. The films covered in this discussion include： Mandela （1987）, Sarafina （1992）, Mandela and de Klerk （1997）, Goodbye Bafana （2007）, Endgame （2009）, and Invictus （2010）. The article examines the portrayals of Mandela as a lover, action hero, conciliator, and as a symbol of the anti-apartheid liberation struggle, and then focuses on Invictus, Clint Eastwood＇s adaptation of Carlin＇s book, Playing the Enemy to show the degree to which Mandela is incarnated on screen through Morgan Freeman＇s stunning performance while at the same time underscoring the dangers of Euro-American cultural production of Mandela＇s image. While Carlin＇s book employs reminiscences, flashbacks, and shifting chronology to expose the injustice, oppression and brutality that the Springboks symbolized, the film instead focuses on magnifying Mandela＇s image and charm at the expense of South African history, leading to the misrepresentation of Mandela： the ＂heroic self-transcendence＂ typical of Hollywood＇s shallow treatment of historical material for commercial and cultural expediency.
文摘I spent six years working in South Africa in the 1990s, during which time I was privileged to witness the personal charisma of the great South African leader, Nelson Mandela, who became that country＇s first black president in 1994.
文摘NELSON MANDELA is best remembered for his courage, fortitude and radiant smile. It was a smile that fired its way into millions of hearts, melting resistance and warming a stream of frosty moments.
文摘July was a strenuous month for all South Africans. Their national hero, Nelson Mandela, lay in a hospital bed in Pretoria. the nation＇s capital, fighting for his life as doctors tried to treat him for a recurring lung infection, As the country＇s peo- ple sent an endless stream of good wishes and prayers to the inspiring statesman, their thoughts turned to July 18 - Mandela＇s 95th birthday.
文摘This year marks the 100 th anniversary of Nelson Mandela＇s birth.The reason the global media reacted strongly to the news of Mandela＇s death five years ago can be found in his lasting contributions and his immortal spirit.Mandela＇s spirit is characterized by the noble ideals of opposing apartheid and achieving democracy,freedom and equality;by his philosophy of reconciliation,marked by magnanimity and forgiveness;by his principled stand for peace and justice in Africa and the world;by his political wisdom in summing up the situation and meeting the challenges of the times,evinced in his quitting office at the peak of his political life;by his thankfulness for help and concern for vulnerable groups;and by his personal charm,as reflected in his magnanimity,sense of humor,sincerity and sense of equality.These six qualities are closely connected and constitute a dialectical unity.South Africa is the birthplace of Mandela and the soil in which the Mandela spirit grew.The fact that South Africa produced a Mandela is closely connected with his historical era and the social environment,as well as the influence of countries around the world and the international support he received.Above all,however,Mandela＇s rise was closely tied to his noble ideals and outstanding character.In a word,the internal and external origins ofthe Mandela spirit complement and illuminate each other.The Mandela spirit is rooted in South Africa,yet it belongs to the whole world and the whole human race.Its radiant reason,dynamism and strong personal influence will continue to illuminate our world with an eternal charisma.The world of today needs the Mandela spirit more than ever.
文摘Why did the apartheid’s endgame favor the African National Congress (ANC) over other contenders? This article advances a path dependence argument, hypothesizing Mandela’s 1962 trip across Africa as a “critical juncture” whose arc of counter-intuitive developments narrowed the ruling National Party’s bargaining options down to its worst enemy—Mandela’s ANC.
文摘Late South African leader Nelson Mandela once said, "When people are determined, they can overcome anything." In China, there is a similar saying indicating people’s power in dealing with difficulties, "When people are of one mind and heart, they can move Taishan Mountain." These sayings are especially true when it comes to the current worldwide endeavors of fighting COVID-19.
